(Review) Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta

What was the main difference between Athens and Sparta?

• Athens valued military strength, while Sparta focused on trade.

• Athens prioritized education and democracy, while Sparta emphasized military training.

• Sparta was a democracy, while Athens was an oligarchy.

• Sparta was known for its art and culture, while Athens focused on military power.

How did Athens’ geography influence its economy?

• It was landlocked, leading to a farming-based economy.

• Its coastal location made trade a central part of its economy.

• It relied on conquest to support its economy.

• It was surrounded by mountains, which made communication difficult.

What was the primary governing body in Athens that allowed citizens to vote on laws?

• Council of Elders

• Assembly

• Senate

• Agora

Who were the members of the Council of 500 in Athens?

• Citizens chosen by lottery to propose laws.

• Military leaders who controlled the government.

• Aristocrats who inherited their power.

• Only the wealthiest citizens in Athens.

Why was trade important in Athens?

• Athens had poor farmland and needed to import food.

• Athens wanted to spread its military influence.

• Trade allowed Athens to conquer new territories.

• Athens’ leaders discouraged economic growth.

What was Sparta’s main economic focus?

• Trade and commerce

• Farming and conquest

• Banking and finance

• Education and philosophy

What was the role of the Assembly in Sparta?

• It created laws and controlled the army.

• It approved or rejected laws proposed by the Council of Elders.

• It held debates and encouraged democracy.

• It allowed women to participate in government.

Who were the helots in Sparta?

• Elected officials

• Foreign merchants

• Enslaved people who worked the land

• Members of the Council of Elders

How were Athenian boys educated?

• They were trained to be soldiers from a young age.

• They learned subjects such as philosophy, literature, and music.

• They only learned farming and household duties.

• They were sent to live in military barracks.

Why did Sparta discourage trade with other city-states?

• They wanted to remain self-sufficient.

• They feared the influence of foreign ideas.

• They had an abundance of resources.

• Both A and B.